UK Statutory Reporting Accountant - Aberdeen

Ref: 838 Date Posted: Thursday 29 Oct 2026

UK STATUTORY REPORTING ACCOUNTANT

Location: Portlethen, Aberdeen
Rate: £50–£60 per hour
Contract: 12 months, covering medical leave
Hours: 37.5 per week
Hybrid: Three days in the office and two days working from home
IR35: Inside IR35

2020 Recruitment is working with an established international engineering business to recruit a UK Statutory Reporting Accountant on a 12-month contract.

This opportunity would suit a qualified accountant with strong statutory reporting and audit experience, excellent knowledge of UK GAAP and the ability to manage complex reporting requirements across multiple entities.

The right to work in the UK is essential.

The Role

As the UK Statutory Reporting Accountant, you will join a busy finance team, taking responsibility for the preparation and review of statutory accounts for several large UK entities with international operations.

Working closely with external auditors, ledger controllers and finance colleagues, you will coordinate audit requirements, provide technical accounting guidance and ensure reporting is accurate, complete and delivered within agreed deadlines.

This is a hands-on technical accounting role requiring strong knowledge of FRS 102 and US GAAP, including the adjustments required when converting from US to UK GAAP.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating statutory audits for a UK consolidation and several other UK companies.
  • Preparing and reviewing audit packs before submission to external auditors.
  • Preparing statutory accounts and disclosures in accordance with FRS 102.
  • Identifying and calculating adjustments required to convert US GAAP results to UK GAAP.
  • Liaising with ledger controllers to obtain information and provide technical accounting guidance.
  • Identifying reporting and audit issues early, escalating these and supporting their resolution.
  • Managing communication with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
  • Supporting the preparation of management papers covering complex transactions, accounting judgements and new accounting standards.
  • Keeping up to date with developments in statutory accounting and reporting.
  • Reviewing and improving reporting systems, processes and procedures.
  • Completing Office for National Statistics business surveys.
  • Supporting other European statutory audits where required.
  • Assisting with transfer pricing activities, financial analysis and additional reporting requested by the European finance team.

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

  • A recognised accountancy qualification, such as ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
  • Previous experience within a statutory reporting role.
  • Audit experience and confidence working with external auditors.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly FRS 102, and US GAAP.
  • Experience interpreting and applying accounting standards and regulatory guidance.
  • The technical ability to prepare and review accurate statutory accounts and supporting documentation.
  • A track record of improving financial reporting processes.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills.
  • Advanced Excel and Word skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at different levels.
  • The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
  • The right to work in the UK.

The following would be advantageous:

  • Experience within an oil and gas services business.
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
  • Technical knowledge of IFRS.
  • Experience using Caseware or other statutory accounts production software.
  • Working knowledge of Enterprise Performance Management systems.

Working Hours

  • Monday to Thursday: 8.30am–5.00pm.
  • Friday: 8.30am–3.45pm.
  • A 45-minute lunch break each day.
  • 37.5 hours per week.

The position offers hybrid working, with three days based at the Portlethen office and two days working from home.

Package

  • £50–£60 per hour.
  • Initial 12-month contract covering medical leave.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Inside IR35.
  • Opportunity to work across complex UK entities within an international business.

Apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV to robert@2020-recruitment.com or contact 2020 Recruitment on 01592 805600 for a confidential discussion.

The right to work in the UK is essential for this position.